Kitch and nostalgia abound. Definitely got a kick looking at these! Favorite? "Weighting only 8 lbs" to describe the portable TV of the future.

Household chores may never feel effortless, but appliances that make our day-to-day lives easier have definitely come a long way over the decades. Take a fun look back at vintage ads that tout then-innovative inventions, such as the gas range, electric broom, portable television and more!

The truly shocking thing is the clothes shaver. That looks like a man's hand operating it, due to the lack of otherwise obligatory red nail polish. Who on earth ever thought a MAN could do something around the house? Crazy!